On March 25, 2026, HEMA PASCAL and other representatives from the World Bank visited the site of the 20MWh microgrid project in Niger, constructed by SINOSOAR, for an on-site inspection. They conducted a comprehensive and detailed review and evaluation of the project’s construction outcomes.
During the inspection, the SINOSOAR project team of the Niger 20MWh microgrid project delivered a detailed report covering the overall project progress, key construction milestones, quality control measures and safety management system. The SINOSOAR team, World Bank representatives, the supervision consultant GOPA and the project owner NIGELEC worked closely together throughout the visit. They had in-depth discussions on technical details, implementation support and other matters related to project advancement, laying a solid foundation for efficient construction going forward.
Meanwhile, to gain a full understanding of the project overview and construction plan, the World Bank delegation toured the project site and its surrounding environment. They raised specific questions concerning key details, safety protection measures and other aspects. The SINOSOAR team provided thorough explanations, which won unanimous recognition and praise from the World Bank delegation.
The World Bank stated that it will take this inspection as an opportunity to accelerate the commissioning and handover of the project, so as to ease and improve power supply in Niamey at an early date. It looks forward to leveraging its financial and technical strengths to collaborate with SINOSOAR, jointly advancing high-quality development of Niger’s energy sector and injecting new momentum into local livelihood improvement and economic growth.
